It's raining Canadians!

[brownsd54]

Couldn't agree with you more sandman66. Our last trip home was with Delta via Atlanta. I was so impressed with the leave of service and the politeness of all the American people we encountered. So much so that I leaned into am airport screening agent and told him that Canadian airport security could learn so much about being pleasant from you Americans. Just having an english speaking agent was a huge plus. Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-foreign language, but getting yelled at by an "english as a second language" security agent in Toronto, for not standing in the right spot, just doesn't work for me.

Sandman66, for your next trip, consider flying to Winnipeg instead of Toronto. WestJet has direct flights from Winnipeg Saturdays and Wednesdays, Air Canada Saturdays, and Sunwing has direct flights Wednesdays.

[nutz4travel]

It's funny how it seems people from Ontario have an attitude they are the only place in Canada.

???? Did I say everyone in Canada gets direct flights??? We do, that's all I said. We have dear friends in Alberta who have to connect through TO and pay a LOT more than we do from the east. Didn't mean to upset anyone...

[treefrog]

I'm at a loss for words.
English as a second language. Are these French Canadian Security guards?

[jamaicarob]

no, every other culture though, soon come

[HoneyBee]

Toronto to MoBay 4 hours direct, been lovin it for nearly 30 years.

[rickme]

I'm from the states, but my mom is French Canadian from a little town 3 hours north of Quebec city in the middle of nowhere. My wife, who I met when she went to grad school in New Haven- her father grew up in the little English speaking town right next door from my mom's, but they never knew knew each other. After spending much time with with family on both sides - my take on Canadians of various sorts is they are nice, polite, thoughtful, civilized, and pleasant, until, of course, they pick up a hockey stick.
Since the only ice found in Jamaica is in a rum punch- they are therefore quite safe to interact with.

[Slightly Stoopid]

Ahhh The True North,Strong & Free...
Yes, the ease of direct flights ..is a bonus for us Canucks..
But, lets face it ..
the coldest winter in 20 years ( Damn polar vortex !!)..for us & our friends in the northern USA has All of us longing for ..
everything that Ja. has to offer..
Sand,Sun,Surf & the Irie VIBES ..keep us comin' back .. we ALL feel welcomed in the land of wood & water

[garysteph1018]

All I know is being from South Carolina when anyone north of the Mason Dixon says "about" it sounds like "aboot" .... and I am allowed to talk about accents as being made fun of regularly for mine allows me that freedom! It wasn't meant as a cut, I promise. Sorry if I wadded some panties on that one.

[Katho]

All I know is being from South Carolina when anyone north of the Mason Dixon says "about" it sounds like "aboot" .... and I am allowed to talk about accents as being made fun of regularly for mine allows me that freedom! It wasn't meant as a cut, I promise. Sorry if I wadded some panties on that one.

Y'all are so sweet! Bless your heart! - Sorry aboot that, eh! lol!

[Ratty2141]

As someone who was born in Jamaica, moved to Britain as a child for 5 years, returned to Jamaica for 20 years, emigrated to Canada(been here 22 years) and is married to a French Canadian, I have learned that there are more similarities between people of all nationalities than differences. You really cannot generalize. My parents taught me that as a child and it's so true. Canada has become a melting pot (my two best friends there are from Hong Kong and Mexico) and in talking to my Canadian friends, it seems that the friendly, more laid back culture in Jamaica is a big draw. Canadians are as patriotic as Americans, just lower key. Jamaicans love their country and culture, and are happy to share that with all visitors who show interest and respect. My husband and I have made many friends over the years that we met at the resorts in Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Kingston We spend part of our stay at the beach and part of the time in Kingston to see family and friends. My friends think my husband might have been Jamaican in a previous life as he has grown to love the country,food, culture and people so much! There is good and bad everywhere. Keep an open mind and we'll all learn a lot about each others country and culture.